Alliance Entertainment’s Handmade by Robots Enters Anime Market with Launch of My Hero Academia Collectibles

Alliance Entertainment has announced that its Handmade by Robots division has officially entered the anime category with the launch of its first licensed vinyl collectibles based on the hit franchise My Hero Academia. The debut figures – featuring fan-favorite heroes Izuku Midoriya and Shoto Todoroki – represent an expansion into the anime collectibles market.

The move by Alliance and Handmade by Robots is an attempt to tap into the growing demand for anime merchandise and loyal fanbase. Beyond anime, Handmade by Robots will also be releasing figures based on DC Comics, Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Peanuts, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Star Trek in the second half of 2025.

Handmade by Robots vinyl figures are known for their distinctive aesthetic – sculpted to mimic the look and texture of hand-knit plush toys, while made from high-quality, durable vinyl. The new My Hero Academia figures continue this signature approach, capturing the characters’ most recognizable features with detailed, stylized designs. With their textured finish and shelf-friendly form factor, Handmade by Robots figures offer fans a distinctive way to showcase the characters they love.